Egypt Daily News – Al Ahly football team secured their place in the group stage of the African Champions League with a convincing 3-0 victory over Gor Mahia in the second leg of the Round of 32. This win followed a 3-0 victory in the first leg, giving them a cumulative score of 6-0.
The goals for Al Ahly came from Rami Rabia in the 23rd minute, Wisam Abu Ali in the 54th minute, and Taher Mohamed Taher, who sealed the match with a goal in the 91st minute.
Match Summary:
First Half:
- Al Ahly applied early pressure and had a strong start.
- The match was briefly interrupted in the 5th minute due to an injury to Gor Mahia’s goalkeeper after a collision with Al Ahly’s Wissam Abu Ali.
- Gor Mahia attempted a shot in the 19th minute that missed the target.
- Al Ahly came close in the 21st minute with Imam Ashour’s shot going wide.
- The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute from a well-executed corner kick. A series of short passes led to a cross from Yahya Attiat Allah, which Rami Rabia headed into the net.
- Geoffrey Ochieng of Gor Mahia received a yellow card in the 25th minute for a foul on Yasser Ibrahim.
- Al Ahly continued to apply pressure but failed to add a second goal before halftime.
Second Half:
- Al Ahly resumed with intensity, quickly looking for a second goal.
- They scored in the 54th minute after an organized play, with Akram Tawfiq assisting Yahya Attiat Allah, who set up Wisam Abu Ali for an easy tap-in.
- Several substitutions were made, with El-Sulayya, Kahraba, and Reda Salim joining the field.
- Lawrence Owinochunga from Gor Mahia was booked in the 64th minute for a heavy challenge on Imam Ashour.
- Al Ahly continued to create chances, with Kahraba coming close with a powerful header that was saved by the goalkeeper.
- Rida Salim received a yellow card in the 80th minute for unsporting behavior, attempting to win a penalty.
- The scoring was rounded off in stoppage time when Taher Mohamed Taher found the net, capping a strong performance from Al Ahly.
With this comprehensive win, Al Ahly proved their dominance and readiness for the challenges ahead in the tournament.
